Enrollment
278
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miami, FL
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
Federal NCES profile for True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120039008710Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #41 of 42
- elementary schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 69.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest ranks #41 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
69.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+290% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run heavy: 69.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 290% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest compares
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 69.5:1 | ▲ 290% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
69.5:1
students per teacher
- 290% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 15.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
How many students attend True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
The student-teacher ratio at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is 69.5:1, which is 290% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 343% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
4.3% of students at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
The largest demographic group at True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest rank among elementary schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest ranks #41 of 42 elementary schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Miami on the city page.
Is True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest a good school?
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.
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